A few days ago, Mazda officially released the new mid-size SUV CX-60. The CX-60 is an important chess piece for the high-end of the Mazda brand, and it also symbolizes Mazda's official entry into the mid-to-high-end mid-size SUV market dominated by X3, GLC, XC60 and other cars - after all, the CX-8 currently on sale is more like a 7-seat version of the CX-5, while the CX-9 in overseas markets is benchmarked against Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and other mass consumer brand products. The new car is based on Mazda's new rear-drive platform and offers the first PHEV plug-in hybrid and a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder powertrain.
No surprises on the exterior interior
The CX-60 follows the mazda family's soul design language, but the model positioning has been adjusted and optimized, compared to the mazda 3 and MX-5 flowing smart shape more sUV rugged. Compared to the current Mazda model, the CX-60 has a taller front and a more rugged chrome trim that surrounds the grille. Thin strips of LED daytime running lights extend into the inside of the grille, ensuring vehicle recognition.
Viewed from the side, the CX-60 exhibits typical rear-drive characteristics: the longer Dash-to-axle distance gives it the "long neck" rarely seen in front-drive models. But in addition, the design of the body details of the new car still maintains a certain degree of similarity with the CX-5, and the air intakes on the fenders are also somewhat snake-like, and the sense of grade is slightly lacking compared to the hot-selling first-line luxury brand models.
The rear shape of the new car is also more similar to the CX-5, showing a rounded and full style, but the size of the taillights is further increased, and the L-shaped interior is adopted, which extends the visual width, but there is always a sense of déjà vu.
CX-60 body trim 4745× 1890×1680mm, wheelbase 2870mm, is a standard mid-size SUV body, the trunk volume in the standard state reaches 570 liters. Depending on the configuration, the new car offers 18 or 20-inch wheels, while the entire range offers 8 body colors to choose from, in addition to the familiar soul red and platinum steel gray, there is a new rhodium white metallic paint also uses a craftsmanship process, creating a simple and atmospheric visual look.
Unlike the onxella on sale, the CX-60 interior adopts a symmetrical design and takes the atmospheric and stable route. A straight line runs across the front central control panel, connecting the air outlets on both sides, reinforcing the interior's sense of space. The interior selection is also inspired by the Japanese home, using maple wood trim with knitted fabrics, and the fabric pattern can also change with the ambient light and shadow, with white atmosphere lights, creating a quiet and transparent interior atmosphere for passengers.
The first CX-60 will be available in four configuration levels: Prime-line, Exclusive-line, TAKUMI and HOMURA. Depending on the level of configuration, the new car will be equipped with a driver's personal adjustment system, which can automatically adjust the seat, steering wheel, mirror and HUD position by recognizing the driver's figure and posture; the face recognition function can also be bound to the driver's personalized configuration. The new car's 12.3-inch LCD screen, full LCD instrument and head-up display feature a new HMI interface, further optimized information readability, and a 12-speaker BOSE sound system.
(TAKUMI models)
(HOMURA models)
All in all, the exterior and interior of the CX-60 represent a new peak in the Mazda car series, and the sense of grade and luxury has been greatly improved. However, compared with the first-line luxury brand products, it is less surprising, more like the product of the upward extension of the existing product line, and does not show the courage that a product that carries on from top to bottom should be.
Fortunately, the core highlight of this new car is not in the exterior interior, people expect the full range of rear-drive architecture and powertrain under the shell.
Mechanical specifications are the highlight
Mazda previously satisfied the fans' appetite with the "longitudinal rear-drive 6-cylinder new horse 6", and now this architecture has finally ushered in its mass production debut on the CX-60.
Let's start with the powertrain. The CX-60 is powered by gasoline PHEV, gasoline mild blend and diesel light mix. The first models to be launched will be powered by the 2.5-liter e-Skyactiv PHEV plug-in hybrid, which is also Mazda's first plug-in hybrid model. This set of plug-in hybrid is composed of a 2.5L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and a single motor, with a 17.8kWh battery pack, the new car has a pure electric mileage of 60km, and the charging time of 220V home charge is 4 hours.
The 2.5L gasoline engine has a maximum power of 141 kW and a peak torque of 261 N·m, with a 100 kW/250 N·m motor, the powertrain system has a combined power of 241 kW, a peak torque of 500 N·m, and an acceleration time of 5.8 s per 100 km/h; officially, it is the most powerful road car mazda has ever built.
In addition, the CX-60 version of the PHEV version is equipped with an 8AT gearbox. However, unlike the traditional 8AT, the CX-60 set of 8AT eliminates the torque converter and replaces it with a multi-plate clutch with an integrated motor, which can effectively control the volume and improve the transmission efficiency.
Of course, the two new six-cylinder engines are in the spotlight. Under the tide of global downsizing, Mazda bucked the trend and launched two powertrains in one fell swoop, 3.0L straight six gasoline light mix and 3.3 liter straight six diesel light mix. Among them, the 3.0L e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine uses compression combustion technology, which is officially said to be both excellent power and energy efficiency performance, and the fuel consumption level is comparable to that of the four-cylinder e-Skyactiv X engine, but it has better smoothness and sound effects for a longer time. Six-cylinder diesel engines have similar quality to four-cylinder engines, and they are also competitive in combustion efficiency and emissions. At present, Mazda has not announced the parameters of the two six-cylinder engines, only that they will match the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The CX-60 is equipped with the i-Activ all-wheel drive system, which has the handling characteristics of the rear-drive model, and the Mi-Drive intelligent driving mode selection function, which can adapt to different road conditions and different driving styles. In terms of chassis, the new car adopts the base structure of the front double wishbone + rear multi-link, and the four-wheel suspension tower roof is made of cast aluminum structure, which is combined with the enhanced frame rigidity to provide better handling.
Taken together, the CX-60's mechanical specifications meet expectations for a luxury mid-size SUV: the rear-drive platform, the front double wishbone and the rear multi-link, and the large-displacement six-cylinder engine are all set up. Although the parameters of the two engines of 3.0L gasoline and 3.3L diesel are unknown, the time of listing is unknown, and the main 2.5L plug-in hybrid model in the early stage is quite a bit of a preemptive deception, but it is still impossible to stop people's expectations and expectations for them. Not to mention that the finished product of the rear-drive platform has landed, will the car products that make fans fascinated will be far away?
summary
At present, we have not heard of the domestic planning of the CX-60, and the new car launch is still a priority for the demand of the old market in Western Europe. Considering the national conditions and Mazda's brand value, even if the CX-60 is introduced into China, it is likely that the 2.5L PHEV model is current, and the six-cylinder engine has no advantage in terms of manufacturing costs or taxes, and the meaning of the spirit totem is stronger.
But I'm a little curious, if this car sells for 300,000-400,000 yuan, will you choose a number of luxury brands, or support this maverick Mazda? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments section.